This was my first time at Baja Cafe and it will not be my last. Comfortable seating with casual dining. Our server was attentive and they also had a recommendation for the special they were serving today. The food was delicious! I for the Alcatraz which is a grilled tamale pie laid on top on Gouda cheese with green chili, egg, spinach and pork belly. The hashbrowns were crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside. read more

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Really great service and incredible eggs Benedict combinations! All four in my party loved the food, the good vibes and they didn't even get mad at us for staying past closing. Hadn't seen my friend in like 2 years and had a lot of catching up to do. Was a great place! read more

I always expect the same when I come again. This time I had the Classic Eggs Benedict. He said it was a speciality. Well, the meat wasn't Canadian Bacon. Ok , but a circle of ham cut in half. Then, the Bar. Hollandaise sauce. It's not a melted cheese dish. This was. So, not next time. But my wife's ham n eggs were delish. So , I may stick to basic meals if we come back. So, I'll take a black coffee. I can see the pot from where I sit. Not yet. Wait. Wait ..... ok long enough, ask for it. Good but not Starbucks. He came back, asked if I wanted a refill. Yes please. ! Not yet. Wait wait .. brought the tab instead. Ok, I probably didn't need it. Definitely a different experience from our last visit. read more

Baja Cafe - Amazing in just one day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Not your typical diner food. The food and the service were AMAZING! We were passing through Tucson and found Baja Cafe on yelp, we came in expecting standard diner fare. Everything on the menu sounded so good I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I ordered the Avocado Toast and the Lemon Blueberry pancake. My husband ordered the Monsoon. The waitress also brought us a Snickerdoodle pancake. The pancakes were enormous and sooo delicious! Everything was so yummy. We will definitely be coming back again. read more

Small place but excellent food. Huge portions so watch out! Great menu with so many options. I love it!

Went today for a late brunch and enjoyed the meal ! I hadn't been in awhile but Baja never disappoints. I loved the jalapeño bacon on my meal today. A little bit of a wait but no big deal, good service, it was busy but not too loud. Every plate that comes out looks amazing especially the pancakes(good to order when you have a group! ) . Just watch out for those potholes in the parking lot! read more

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I love everything I get here every time I go. The blueberry pancakes, with or without lemon, is always so good. The hashbrowns are so crispy and the breakfast burrito is amazing. The staff is super nice and helpful! It's a cute, clean place and I will continue to come back. read more

Baja Cafe - Blueberry Pancake and Hashbrowns and eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great small cafe in Tucson, AZ. The staff is very welcoming and supportive of its customers. They give every first time attendant a free large pancake which is the snicker doodle. I ordered the brisket mean with tortilla chips sauce and veggies - and everything was excellent. read more

Baja Cafe - Smoked Brisket Machaca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Outstanding sit down brunch spot with delicious options to try from! Casual and quick sit down service, especially for a Sunday, but I would wait an hour to get a bite at these menu items. A highlighted spot for anyone heading out that way! read more

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Food was good. Services was good. Ambiance was not great. They do have wonderful pancakes.

Had such a great breakfast i got the Wolverine and my had the blueberry and lemon pancake both were outstanding. read more

Baja Cafe - Blueberry pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We had quite possibly the best breakfast of our lives at Baja Cafe! Don't try the snickerdoodle pancake because it will simply become your obsession! Omg! Sooo delicious! We enjoyed two types of eggs Benedict and they were phenomenal, came to the table piping hot, very well, balanced flavors with perfectly cooked hash browns! Service was terrific and we will be back! read more

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Great service and great food...My "humans" like it too...I like the outside patio... Lorenzo read more

Baja Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is worth the wait - no reservations! The food is unique and delicious:) Try to visit during the week vs. the weekend!

Baja is always a great experience. Looks like your typical diner and service is quick and good. We got the liege waffle, snickerdoodle pancake and hashbrowns and bacon on the side. The waffle tastes just like the Belgian waffles you can get premade/frozen but warm. The pancake was good if you want something sweet and they are known for their large size. read more

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Fun place. I'm a pancake person so I appreciated all of the variety. It suffers a little bit from being just too busy, particularly on Sundays. But the wait staff was very friendly. I ate there a couple times. I would give the quality of the food a B+. But the variety is the reason to come here. So many more options. Ambiance is that of a diner. A little bit noisy lots of people moving in and out the sound of dishes. read more

Amazeballs!!! Great food and such welcoming and friendly service. Both of our dishes were packed with flavor, and there was no skimping on the homemade brisket. Our server, Nick, brought us a complimentary snickerdoodle pancake. We thought we were too full to eat it, but it was so tasty we couldn't help ourselves. It reminded me of a Cinnabon muffin on steroids. Any local who hasn't been here...you're missing out. Tourists...you'll want to become a local. read more

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The place is very small and extremely loud -- between the music and the overall noise level, it was hard to hear the person sitting across from me, the food took forever to be served as well. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The eggs were very pale, which usually indicates lower-quality eggs, and both the sausage and hash browns were overly salty. On the positive side, our waitress was great -- friendly and attentive, which we really appreciated. However, considering the noise level, food quality, and the high prices, I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Took my brother to Baja Cafe for his first time, while he enjoyed his meal. I was the one who left there wondering why I hadn't been there in so long. The service was great, and the lemon blueberry pancake... I may never recover from... delicious!! The patio is dog friendly, which we didn't know, but we will be taking our 4-legged son with us next time. read more

Baja Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great food, interesting menu for breakfast. My special was pork marinated in green chilies and served with poach egg on English muffin and a chipotle sauce. Amazing. read more

Baja Cafe - Special from this past weekend. Forget the name, but it was amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We ordered the Roadrunner benedicts and carrot cake pancakes, both were big portions! My first time trying tamale pie and will be doing again - yummy read more

excellent savory and sweet menu options. we have been coming here either for dine-in or takeout since they have opened can happily say that it's still our favorite breakfast/brunch spot. i was going through review photos and did not see any pictures of the birthday cake pancakes or the oreo pancakes. so here you go! read more

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Food is amazing as usual, Alcatraz and Hatch Chile Huevos Rancheros yum. Fresh OJ too. read more

Baja Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Alright, heads up. Was not expecting this place to impress as much as it did. From waking in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a great welcome in this beautifully quaint Cafe. Took us 15 min to get sat, as expected. Times quoted were accurate. Colby ( I think that was his name) came and sat us, he was also our server. Colby was extremely knowledgeable, he explained with precision. Listed the special of the day and answered any questions we had. I had the Southwest Benedict. I had asked for the line to make the dish with a little heat and was executed flawlessly. The food took about 15 min to come out. For brisket, bacon, perfectly poached over easy eggs, bell peppers and identically sized chopped onions; the timing was on par and worth the wait. The plate was cool and the food was warm. (meaning it was NOT sitting waiting to be ran. Huge points for amazing time management by the team.) I gave my complements to Colby to give the cooks on the line. Turns out the Owner was on the line making the amazing food we just ate! I am a restaurant manager in Cali and I can say with a humble competitive spirit that after eating the food here at Baja, I am inspired to step up my game. Thank you so much for the amazing food, service and one of a kind hospitality. I will definitely be back. read more

Baja Cafe - King Kong - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Don't let the name and location fool you, this was 5 star quality!! I had the French toast made of cinnamon rolls, thought it would be too sweet but it was perfection. Hash browns were literally the best I've ever had!! Pancake was huge and thick. Go today, do not hesitate. read more

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If you're looking for the best breakfast in Tucson, this is the place. The food is always delicious. Service is great. Often there's a wait, so be prepared. Try the blueberry lemon curd pancake. It will change your life. read more

What can't I say?? The food here does not disappoint! Each time we have been here the service is always friendly and the food is so delicious. There are no left-overs we scarf down our food! The ambience is very laid back and everyone here is so kind. They have always been so attentive to us when we have our baby and toddler. This is a regular spot for us, we go at least once a month! Best breakfast in Tucson hands down!! read more

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many benedict options and variations which i love. the cinnamon roll pancake was good but not my thing. it was just too much of one thing. overall good-ish food but the food took soo long to come out i can't read more

Baja Cafe - Benedict and Cinnamon Roll Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We ordered the Benedict Caramelo and the large cinnamon roll pancake today, both were delicious! The Benedict was packed full of brisket and is smothered with two different sauces. The pancake is more of a giant pastry and can feed a crowd, just fyi it was the size of a pizza lol we regretting getting a large for just the2 of us. Such a neat restaurant with fast service and insanely good food. I will definitely be back! read more

My FAVORITE breakfast joint in Tucson...Just gonna put this out there...it's usually a 20$ entree that has like 2000 calories...could not eat like this every day. Pro Tip...do not show up after 8:30 am without expecting at least a 15 minute wait...worse on weekends. Moved to Tucson permanently in July 2022, had been home searching since February 2022. Stayed at the Hilton on Broadway.... Easter weekend and that Sunday, Biscuits Country Cafe was closed, my luck Baja Cafe was open and serving. Ambiance/Cleanliness-It's got a good funk going, but way clean and energetic vibe, I like it so much...4 stars Service-EVERY time that I have been here (about 10 times now), the servers are excellent...managers are excellent. They get the orders right, and as fast as possible. They make small talk that seems genuine. Each server has been outstanding. 5 stars Food...Wow! First time, I had, get this: BRISKET CARAMELO Grilled crisp caramelos stuffed with shredded brisket, tomatoes, chorizo, cheddar and Jack cheese. Topped with two strips corn husk smoked bacon, fire roasted diced green chile and two poached eggs. Finished with a combination of New Mexican red chile sauce and a smoked gouda cheese sauce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and pickled onions...my girl got this: Berry Danish French Toast Baked Danish cheese sandwiched between two pieces of brioche cinnamon roll French toast placed over crème anglaise. Topped with fresh berries tossed in an agave syrup, whipped cream & powdered sugar. The food is delish!!! For something light, the Scooby and Shaggy snacks are fairly priced and hit the spot. 4 stars read more

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I ordered the cinnamon roll, I had heard really amazing things about the roll, but was disappointed with the taste. It was dry, besides the icing, the presentation was nice though. The other items on the menu looked amazing, next time I would order something else. read more

Baja Cafe - cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Baja Café is amazing! Wow, my boots were knocked off - it was hard to actually stop eating because the dishes were so flavorful. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming! They had coloring stuff for the kids, and a good stash of toys too! The pulled pork rancheros were like nothing I've ever had before - 10/10 recommend! The serving is HUGE. The pulled pork was super flavorful and fell apart in your month. The various sauces were amazing - especially the cheese sauce, yum! The kids pancake was giant - and the kids went to town on it. Seating is relatively limited. Prices are fair. Will I go back? Hell yes, and until then I'll be dreaming about the green chiles read more

The wait here is short because the service was so quick! Had the hatch chile rubbed beef rancheros. It was tasty but it didn't have the kick I was hoping for. Team here is really nice and the cafe is small but inviting. They do a lot with different combinations of the same breakfast/brunch standards. read more

Baja Cafe - House rubbed beef rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What a pleasant experience. It was my first time in, came into town to get my passport and found this place. My server Gordy was friendly and attentive. He gave me a quick run through on what they're known for and even suggested some favorite dishes. The entire staff was happy and attentive to all tables. That's what I call a successful business! I hope to be able to come back but this time with someone who can help me finish my food because the dishes are pretty big! read more

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It's all good and a part of the community! Locally owned, this is a must breakfast stop when in Tucson. Only if you love great food, service and vibes. read more

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Today I have the Eggs and French Toast Combo for $18.25 with a cup of coffee for $2.75. I got a side of bacon with my eggs which were done over medium. They were perfectly runny and bacon crispy, its too bad that they do not come with toast or hashbrowns to soak up the egg yolk. The French toast was thick and sweet, a little too sweet. The FT came out sitting in a liquid, covered in berries, whip cream, and a thick layer of frosting. I had to remove a lot of the frosting in order to not get sick from the sugar. I think the coffee is a little overpriced but that is just me being nitpicky. The place looks small but it has a patio out back and a room to the side. It can seat a sizable group is needed. The service was good, very attentive. I would go back. read more

Baja Café never disappoints - it's one of our favorite Tucson places for breakfast because the food is delicious and flavorful, the portions are huge, coffee is smooth, and the staff is lovely. They have an extensive menu that it's so hard to choose what to get because you'll want to try everything. Our go-tos are their specialty pancakes and the benedicts which can easily be shared or you can leave with leftovers. The strawberry pancake is my favorite of the pancakes - slices of strawberries in the pancake gives it a freshness and the caramelized crunch adds a sugary texture to the pancake; no syrup necessary! If you want some protein/something savory, recommend making it a common - you get 2 eggs, choice of bacon/sausage/chorizo, and crispy but not greasy hashbrowns. Second favorite of the sweet treats is the cinnamon roll brioche fresh toast - thick fluffy brioche with swirls of cinnamon. In terms of the benedicts, my husband always tries their specials and always enjoys them. Of the standard menu ones, the brisket caramelo is great - especially if you're looking for a big savory breakfast. Wish we took more pictures of our dishes, but we end up wanting to dig right in! read more

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The food was amazing and well seasoned. I got the cinnamon roll pancake with eggs, bacon and hash browns. I absolutely loved it. The service was good and workers were polite. As for the ambiance I hit my food to go because it was so busy and a bit tight in the space for me... but my to go food was great read more

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Baja Café is one of the best breakfast restaurants I have ever visited. There is a reason why it is included on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurant of 2024 list. The menu is extensive featuring eggs, pancakes, omelets, breakfast tacos, French toast, liege waffles, benedicts and many other mouthwatering breakfast options. I went with the Classic Rancheros with Chorizo. OMG these were some of the best huevos rancheros I have ever had. Perfectly crisp tortillas were topped with flavorful meaty chorizo, rich yolky fried eggs, melty cheese, flavorful green chile tomatilla and red chile salsa, creamy black bean sauce, and creamy avocado. The side of hashbrowns were soft, savory and perfectly crisp on the outside. Outside of the perfect meal, the service was some of the best I have ever experienced. Always courteous and making sure we always had coffee. My wife ordered Liege Waffles which looked delicious to us, were slightly overcooked according to our server. He immediately put in another order and let us have the "slightly overcooked" one in the meantime. It tasted good but when we got the fixed version, oh yeah, it was spectacular. The restaurant was clearly focused on quality and putting their best foot forward. Please do yourself a favor and visit Baja Café ASAP! read more

Baja Cafe - Classic Rancheros with Chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Tasty breakfast burritos and so many good options! My new favorite pick over Seis for breakfast/brunch. Get there early to get on the waitlist for seating! read more